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Millions protest SOPA and Logging on to PIPA bills designed to fight the law: common Internet issues online piracy and theft History was made when millions of Americans came together to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) bills Wednesday, Jan. 18, causing Congress to drop them two days later.

The bills were designed to fight online piracy and the theft of intellectual property.

Online piracy and theft is believed to have resulted in millions of dollars lost to illegal downloading and streaming of music, video, art and more.

The intentions behind SOPA and PIPA are good, after all, online piracy is a very real threat to the creation of new music, film, and art.

However, the bills themselves are accused of being flawed and had they been passed, it could very well have resulted in online censorship, something un-

known in the United States.

The most commonly acknowledged issues with SOPA and PIPA were their vagueness.

The definitions of piracy according to the bills would have resulted in hundreds of websites being shut down, including YouTube, Reddit, 4chan, and perhaps even Facebook.

According to SOPA and PIPA, any website or blog that participates in the unauthorized streaming or sharing of copyright content can be shut down and the people responsible can face up to five years in prison.

Furthermore, websites and corporations can take action against sites that have unauthorized content on them, and can do so with full government approval.

However, the protests of websites like Wikipedia and Google threw a serious wrench in the works of SOPA and PIPA. Many lawmakers rethought their support of the bills after the Wednesday

protests, some of the larg- cal figures, and more than est in history.

115,000 sites and blogs parAs of Jan. 19, 10 senators ticipated in the strike.

The results of Wednesday’s protests had even greater effects than simply stopping SOPA and PIPA. The combined efforts of the protestors, both websites and individuals, revealed that lobbyists do not have the final say in governmental regulation, especially when the interests of the people at large are at stake.

Perhaps stranger still, echoes of the protests in Courtesy of ClipArt America were heard in China, causing many people to publically declared that think about their position.

The People’s Republic is they were against SOPA and PIPA, with 24 others known for its government supporting them. censorship of the Internet, Many others admitted and now many are realizing that while the bills have what that means for them.

Congress is meeting on good intention, they are ultimately flawed and need to Jan. 23 and 24 to vote on be rethought.

PIPA, which still has a According to SOPA chance of being passed.

For more about SOPA STRIKE, 10 million people signed petitions protesting and PIPA, visit the ElecSOPA and PIPA, more than tronic Frontier Foundation 3 million emails were sent at www.eff.org. to senators and other politi-

Susan Spicka and her supporters across the 33rd Senate District will be holding a series of campaign kick-off events this weekend across the 33rd Senate District.

Spicka spent the morning of Saturday, Jan. 21, in York County, and then will hold a rally in downtown Gettysburg on Saturday afternoon.

On Sunday, Jan, 22, she held kick-off events in both Chambersburg and Shippensburg.

Not only was this an opportunity for her to speak with voters across the dis-

trict, but it will also rally volunteers to begin circulating petitions starting today, Jan. 24.

“I am really excited to be holding events across the district this weekend, and to have the opportunity to talk with district residents about the issues that matter most to their lives — quality schools, family-supporting jobs, tax fairness, and protecting cost-effective human service that help our neediest and most vulnerable neighbors,” Spicka said.

“I’m looking forward to meeting lots of new people,

and working together to send a message to Harrisburg that it’s time for a change,” Spicka said.

Spicka concluded, “I’m running hard, and I’m running to win, because I believe that together we can find some common sense solutions to the serious problems facing our state and communities today.”

For more information about the campaign, please go to www.spickaforstatesenate.com or email spickaforstatesenate@gmail.com.

SEAN MCCLELLAN Guest Writer

Series Note: This is Part 1 of a series of legal information that college students can use. For more information, please visit www.pabar.org/thelawandu.asp.

You have been taught to keep yourself safe online since you first logged on to a computer, but it is important to review these principles in each age and stage of your life.

Here are some ideas you can use right now to protect yourself from thieves and predators and mistakes on the Web. You can protect yourself against identity theft in several ways such as memorizing your Social Security number and passwords, not using personal information as passwords, shredding personal information before disposal, protecting personal information, reporting lost and stolen credit cards immediately, checking bank accounts and statements regularly and using firewalls.

College students have already discovered the Internet’s value as a research tool but remember, just because something appears on the Internet does not mean it can be downloaded and used for free or without permission.

The creator automatically has a copyright and exclusive control of his or her work when it is posted.

There are some sites that encourage viewers to take and use their posted information.

Small portions used for academic research and scholarly criticism are considered fair use under the law and are permitted without the creator’s consent.

Disclaimer: This information was compiled and written by Shippensburg University graduate students in the Communication Studies program and is intended for general use and not as a substitute for legal advice.

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SU ROTC commissions two students into United States Army officers

Police Logs DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE On Thursday, Jan. 12 at approximately 12:46 a.m., a university police officer performed a vehicle stop on a vehicle on North Earl Street for a traffic violation and equipment violation that were observed at the intersection of North Earl Street and Old Main Drive. Upon approaching the vehicle and speaking with the operator, the officer found that the operator had been consuming alcohol. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Gabriel R. Magloire, 22, of York, Pa. Magloire admitted to consuming alcohol and was given a portable breath test which showed positive results for the presence of alcohol in his system. Magloire was given field sobriety tests at the scene and was then taken into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Magloire was transported to the Chambersburg Hospital for a blood test to determine his blood alcohol content. Magloire was charged with driving under the influence, a stop sign violation and an equipment violation in connection with the incident. He was released after processing and is awaiting a preliminary hearing on the charges.

HIT & RUN ACCIDENT On Tuesday, Jan.17, at approximately 5:20 p.m., Greg Thomas of Hamburg, Pa. came to the university police department to report damage to his vehicle which had occurred while the vehicle was parked in the ShipRec commuter parking lot. Thomas reported that the damage occurred sometime between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. on the day of the report. His vehicle, a 2002 Subaru Outback had damage to the right front quarter panel, right driver’s door and the right side rear view mirror. The damage consisted of a long dent and black scuff marks on the driver’s side of the car. No damage estimate is available at this time.

UNDERAGE DRINKING On Tuesday, Jan. 17, at approximately 11:19 p.m., university police were on routine patrol on Adams Drive when they observed a female who appeared to be having difficulty walking. Feeling that the female may be a danger to herself, the officers approached and stopped her to check on her welfare. Upon speaking with the female the officers observed that she had obvious signs of intoxication. The female was identified as Sarah R. Frey, 18, of Naugle Hall. Frey admitted to consuming alcohol at an off-campus party, and she was given a portable breath test which showed positive results for the presence of alcohol in her system. Frey was issued a citation for underage drinking and then released at her residence hall.

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Distinguished guests applaud the newly commissioned 2nd Lt. Christopher Breedlove and 2nd Lt. Shawn McKillip, both students at Shippensburg University. They were transitioned to U.S. Army officers on Dec. 17, 2011.

The Shippensburg University Department of Military Science (ROTC) held a commissioning ceremony on Dec. 17, 2011 in Old Main Chapel to honor two of the university’s students.

At the ceremony, two ROTC students Shawn McKillip of Middletown, Pa., and Christopher Breedlove of Gettysburg, Pa., transitioned into U.S. Army officers.

At the ceremony, the guest speaker was Maj. Gen. Frederick B. “Ben” Hodges, United States Army, Chief, Legislative Liaison.

Also in attendance was University President William Ruud and Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Denny Terrell, U.S. Air Force, vice president finance and administration for Shippensburg University and James Johnson,

dean of the College of Education and Human Services.

Since having separated from the Dickinson College program in 1981, SU has commissioned 455 officers into the U.S. Army. ROTC falls under the College of Education and Human Services.

-Courtesy of Gene Mizdail, U.S. Army Contractor

UNDERAGE DRINKING / PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS / DISORDERLY CONDUCT On Thursday, Jan. 19, at approximately 12:23 a.m., the university police were dispatched to the convenience store in the CUB for a complaint of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance.

When officers arrived on the scene they observed the male in question outside of the convenience store, urinating beside the door. The officers made contact with the male and found that he was highly intoxicated. The male was identified as Samuel A. Souza, 19, of Seavers Apartments. Souza admitted to consuming alcohol, and was given a portable breath test which showed positive results for the presence of alcohol in his system. Souza was transported to the university police department where he was processed. During that time the officers learned that Souza is currently on probation in Cumberland County and contacted the on-call probation officer. The probation officer requested that Souza be taken to the Cumberland County Prison for a probation violation. Souza was taken to the prison where he was issued citations for underage drinking, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct and was then turned over to the prison staff to be held on the probation violation.

UNDERAGE DRINKING On Friday, Jan. 20, at approximately 12:02 a.m., the university police were dispatched to the third floor of Mowrey Hall to assist the residence hall staff with an intoxicated male student.

Upon arrival the officers identified the male in question as Jacob M. Goodfellow, 18, of Mowrey Hall. Goodfellow showed obvious signs of intoxication, admitted to consuming alcohol, and was given a portable breath test which showed positive results for the presence of alcohol in his system. Goodfellow was issued a citation for underage drinking and then released.

BURGLARY / THEFT On Friday, Jan. 20, at approximately 4:31 p.m., Clint Barrett of Naugle Hall came to the university police to report that his computer had been stolen from his residence hall room. Barrett reported that his white Macbook computer had been stolen from his room sometime between the hours of 12 a.m. and 2 a.m. while he was out of the room. The door to the room is believed to have been closed but not locked at the time of the theft. The missing computer is valued at approximately $1,000. The incident remains under investigation.

UNDERAGE DRINKING On Saturday, Jan. 21, at approximately 1:01 a.m., the university police were dispatched to the fifth floor of Naugle Hall to assist the residence hall staff with an intoxicated female. Upon arrival, the officers were advised by the staff that the female in question was highly intoxicated and was currently located in the restroom. Moments later the officers observed the female exit the restroom and stagger down the hallway. The female was stopped and identified at that time as Jessica L. Bean, 18, of Lebanon, Pa. Bean showed obvious signs of intoxication, admitted to consuming alcohol, and was given a portable breath test which showed positive results for the presence of alcohol in her system. Bean, a non-student, was issued a citation for underage drinking and was transported to the university police department where she was later picked up by her mother.

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Latrobe Leasing sues Chef Paula Dean’s SU Greek organizations controversial disease Katrina Panasiuk Opinion Editor

Latrobe Leasing is one agency that many of us hate to love.

Sorority and fraternity houses are iconic to their respective organizations.

No matter how many years the Greeks have fought the landlords over moldy basements or leaking pipes, the organizations have signed and resigned their leases.

Whether it was the burning fear of another organization moving in and destroying the legacy of a Greek house, one must consider whether the renewal was worth it to begin with.

A leading affiliate of Latrobe Leasing, Troy Beam, has been found guilty of violating IRS laws on each of the six counts that were presented against him.

He was originally set to be sentenced on Friday, Jan. 13, however, the sentencing was postponed until April.

A superstitious Beam must have felt that odds were against him while he decided to take this time to apply for organizations that will offer him charity work.

His crime was intentional.

Beam did not simply forget to mention the millions of dollars in an off-shore account to his accountant.

Now that the criminal is behind bars, he is given a second chance­. He has a second chance to think about his crime and how his family will suffer without him.

That does not excuse him from his initial sentence.

Only now is he showing remorse.

He is serving each Shippensburg University Greek

organization that resided on the convenient “Greek Row,” or Sunbeam Court during the two years, with minimal details and maximum fines.

Elizabeth Adams of sorority Phi Sigma Sigma considers the validity of the suit, and said, “The letters (they sent home) said 45 Sunbeam but our address is 55, so how is this trustworthy?”

The credibility of the leasing agency is one detail many people are focusing on, including Nick Chapa of Tau Kappa Epsilon. “Latrobe Leasing isn’t even a legitimate corporation,” said Chapa.

“Whether it was the burning fear of another organization moving in and destroying the legacy of a Greek house, one must consider whether the renewal was worth it to begin with.”

Fraternity and sorority houses represent more than just havens to drink in, but rather are foundations of tradition and memories.

Erik Lesperance of Phi Delta Theta said “The house is in a good location— people know the street and I can find it easily.”

Among many, Lesperance is finding himself blasting back to the past as he graduated in 2010 and must return to Shippensburg this Wednesday to plead his case against Latrobe Leasing.

Lesperance said the fraternity is being sued for

almost $5,000, while Delta Zeta members are being sued approximately that amount as well.

Seemingly every time Beam is charged, the company sues its prior, and current tenants.

Call it irony, I call it intentional.

The duo is suing each of the organizations for a variety of charges, including unpaid rent, trash removal, and “damages that exceed beyond normal wear and tear.”

For houses that have not been legally inspected in nearly a decade, how does one have the right to challenge damages presented as such?

Beam is also the owner of properties on King Street and Richard Avenue, which he seemingly denies by stating, “I’m just Troy Beam,” when questioned about the properties.

Reports claim that landlord Beam could face a sum of $900,000 in fines as well as total restitution to the IRS for all of the unpaid taxes.

He may also be facing a maximum 12 years in Perry County Prison.

Beam is the man behind Latrobe Leasing, a company in which Kassie Lawrence of Delta Zeta describes as “The most manipulative leasing company I have ever dealt with.”

I have had my fair share of experiences with the agency.

The moment you believe the man behind the agency is behind bars, confined in a moldy, wet cell similar to the basements on Sunbeam Court, he serves you with court papers.

Both Beam and Latrobe Leasing have disappointed these tenants of Sunbeam Court.

In sacrificing their dignity, they have lost our respect.

Samantha Noviello

Asst. Opinion Editor The well-known southern chef Paula Dean announced her diagnoses of Type 2 diabetes on Tuesday Jan. 10, on “The Today Show.”

With comments fluttering across social media networks, people of the country are not surprised this has occurred to the famous chef, saying “I told you so,” and “I’m not surprised.”

Research shows that diabetes is initiated by heredity, excess weight, high blood pressure and high blood levels of sugar, fat and cholesterol.

The disease ultimately ruins the body’s ability to use the carbohydrates in food for energy.

Dean is well-known for her fattening ingredients and stereotypes of Southern cooking.

Her exposure of her diabetic diagnosis adds to the harsh realities of obesity in America.

“I hope Dean becomes the face of healthy eating and supports a new healthy lifestyle change for everyone in America.”

The Food Network is producing a show called, “Fat Chef,” pertaining to the

hardships and temptations chefs face with overeating when cooking delicious foods.

This proves just how many people are giving in to the temptations of the unhealthy foods that are ruining their bodies.

“Although some people may choose to do so, your stomach does not deserve to be a waste basket.

Give it the nutrition it needs and take care of it—you only get one.”

While being paid to promote Victoza, an injectable medication for diabetes, I hope Dean becomes the face of healthy eating and supports a new healthy lifestyle change for everyone in America.

In our own Reisner Dining Hall, it is hard to resist the temptations of the sweets, breads, pizzas and other fatty foods, though there are always better food choices.

This shows that with a little extra focus and energy, we can all be living a healthier lifestyle to take care of our bodies.

A new lifestyle of healthy eating and exercise opens us all to a whole new world of healthiness, better and faster metabolism, more energy to get us through the day and getting school work done, as well as taking care of our bodies before it is too late.

If more people want to know just what foods are right or wrong to eat, WebMD

is a beneficial source to use to look up health risks, information about becoming healthier and other positive methods one can do to save your body.

Although some people may choose to do so, your stomach does not deserve to be a waste basket. Give it the nutrition it needs and take care of it — you only get one.

Nothing is more beneficial than knowing you took care of your body and made a healthy long lasting life for yourself, all by choosing the right foods.

“In our own Reisner Dining Hall, it is hard to resist the temptations of the sweets, breads, pizzas and other fatty foods, though there are always better food choices.”

Studies show that more than two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese— do not fall into that category­— change today.

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In My Opinion: The Price of Presidency Ashley Price

Staff Columnist The year 2012 is upon us and with it brings superstitions of the world’s end.

Those fears and predictions, however, are not filling up media spots and Facebook newsfeeds.

Instead, the upcoming presidential election has become a popular discussion topic regardless of the news source.

And so it begins. The onslaught of political rallies, opponent bashing and dramatic debates between candidates will be top news stories on most cable networks, news websites and social media outlets.

Advertisements endorsing or smearing candidates are mixed in with the usual commercials for grocery items and some popular sitcoms. As children, we are taught that we, average Americans, have the ability to become president.

This concept coincides with the fairytale idea that we can make our dreams come true if we work hard enough.

As adults, however, we learn that this concept is far from the truth.

The presidential race is not based on the ideals of average men competing for the prestigious position of “Head of State.”

Instead, it is most often a competition between a group of rich men, recent-

ly including women, who have family connections to wealth.

“This concept coincides with the fairytale idea that we can make our dreams come true if we work hard enough.”

These candidates often have pasts that contain infidelity, drug use, fraud and other various scandals that the average man or woman would be chastised for.

Some notable incidents of past presidents include Bill Clinton’s alleged affairs, Richard Nixon’s Watergate scandal and George W. Bush’s seemingly uneducated statements.

These incidents surround poor judgment on current presidents, even men who have already been voted into the White House.

They are moments that we, as a public, should regret voting for the man who we believed could run our country.

The truly disturbing aspect of the presidential race and those who have won the vote are the scandals that are unearthed during the race.

These politicians are competing for our support, yet each and every one of them has a history of questionable behavior.

The saddest fact is that regardless of these past , and many times present behaviors, these candidates are still allowed to pursue their run for the

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A student’s view on the presidential elections Winter Trabex Staff Writer

presidency and their pasts are criticized but eventually are accepted.

Mitt Romney was quoted a few weeks ago, saying “I love firing people.”

Newt Gingrich is currently dealing with criticism for leaving his sick wife while she battled cancer.

Rick Perry faced backlash when his inappropriate rage was brought to light.

Herman Cain was practically pushed out of the race after sexual harassment complaints were made from various women.

Rick Santorum’s statements about his beliefs on homosexuality have made him an enemy of many.

“They are moments that we, as public, should regret voting for the man who be believed could run our country.”

These men are not worthy of the prestige and respect that comes with the position of president.

They are examples of the negative qualities people in our society can possess.

Why should these inappropriate behaviors and unacceptable actions be somewhat applauded by winning something so important?

When will we step up and reclaim the values our nation was supposedly built on? The first step would be to refuse to allow candidates such as these to come anywhere close to leading our country.

In the fall of 2008, I received a phone call asking me who I would vote for in the presidential election.

I knew enough to say that I did not want John McCain and Sarah Palin in the White House, though I was not sure if I wanted to vote for Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton out of the Democratic Party.

I voted for Obama.

On New Year’s Eve in 2011, President Obama made me regret that vote.

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 2012 fiscal year had a clause in it that allows law enforcement officers to indefinitely detain anyone suspected of terrorism or having ties to terrorist organizations.

For instance, if you participated in a “Free Palestine” rally, and at that rally was a known terrorist, then the government now reserves the right to lock you up for as long as it likes.

This can happen even if you do not know the person the government takes issue with.

Not only did Obama sign this law, he requested that the Senate remove articles in it that would protect American citizens prior to

its passage into law.

As has already been shown countless times, police agencies, both local and federal, engage in racial profiling.

Lakhadar Boumediene, a citizen of Bosnia, was captured by American agents after being found innocent in his own country and held in Guantanamo Bay for seven years on suspicion of blowing up the American embassy in Bosnia, an act he never considered.

He was not given a trial and the majority of his outgoing correspondence never reached its intended destination.

Rather than allowing the case to come to court, the government abandoned its claim and released him.

Cases like Lakhadar’s will become increasingly common in the coming years as the American government continues its quest to suppress dissent from the movements like Occupy Wall Street.

Police brutality is already widespread.

Some protesters claim that the police have arrested passers-by who were not even involved in the movement.

Chris Hedges, a veteran reporter and best-selling author, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Obama administration over the NDAA.

Now, let us just think about this for a second.

A private citizen is suing the United States government, specifically Obama and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta.

According to Hedge’s own words from his blog at truthdig.com,“If this law is not revoked we will be no different from any sordid military dictatorship. Its implementation will be a huge leap forward for the corporate oligarchs who plan to continue to plunder the nation and use state and military security to cow the population into submission. “ This year, when I go to the polls, I will have a choice.

I can choose to vote for a Republican candidate who will likely pursue a policy of discrimination against the citizenry.

I can choose to vote for an incumbent president who seeks to increase America’s already bloated and overflowing prison system.

I can also grasp that mysterious third option where I can protest against the government as much as I can for as long as the ballot box does not bring us the change we want.

If I was a wealthy person, I might even go as far as sueing the president as well.

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Colbert for President Nick Sentman

Asst. Sports Editor You know what really grinds my gears? The fact that America’s best Republican candidate is a comedian.

Stephen Colbert, the host of the “Colbert Report” is attempting to run for President of South Carolina, again.

A political satirist on his Comedy Central program, Colbert likes to make jokes at everybody.

He is not a career politician. He does not understand what it takes to run a state, and he has no real government background.

Yet, Colbert is probably the most realistic candidate to run against the scum that are on the ballots.

Stephen Colbert knows how politics works. His entire show has revolved around finding flaws in politicians and pointing them out.

Even when he first got his start on Jon Stewart’s “The Daily Show” he would subject people of power to humiliating interviews.

Colbert knows the ins and the outs of becoming a political figure.

He has an entire audience built up that love his ideas; he also lives in a time where men like him are just as iconic as the president.

Colbert tried to run at

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one point in 2008 election when he sought a chance to be on both the Republican and Democratic ballots in his native South Carolina.

As it turned out, Colbert had to pay money to join the Republican ballot and was forced off of the Democratic ballot because he was only running for one state.

Now Colbert is trying again but this time he has run into a whole different type of problem.

He cannot run because he did not file to run for president before the filing date, and he is not able to be cast as a write in vote because South Carolina does not honor that in their system.

So, Colbert is trying to run a campaign for his supporters to vote for Herman Cain, who is not running for president anymore yet is still on the ballot.

The fact that Colbert is even running this time is because there was a Public Policy Polling that showed that Colbert had attained 5 percent of the votes for GOP hopefuls.

He came in with 1 percent over former candidates John Huntsman and within a few percentage points from Rick Perry.

This gave him the boost to want to run.

So with the issue of the Super Pac, which is an organization that helps can-

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didates with their respective campaigns legally yet seemingly illegally, Colbert is storming a run of political ads in his home state.

You are not able to be a part of your Super Pac so the “Definitely not coordinating with Stephen Colbert Super Pac” is actually being run by Jon Stewart.

I think it is time for America to have someone who is very open and opinionated like Colbert to run for president.

It seems like the Republicans do not want Mitt Romney or Newt Gingrich to win, so what is the problem?

Yes, I realize America does not need a comedian as the next leader of the free world, but this is the same nation that elected Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jesse Ventura as governors of California and Minnesota respectively.

We need change and maybe someone who understands the ridiculousness of government and might decide to change it.

If Colbert wants a shot, I say why not.

Last week, Facebook released another update that will now allow you to add applications to your page that will share your interests and life events publicly to friends.

According to Mashable News, Foodspotting, Urbanspoon, Pinterest and Rotten Tomatoes, there are just a few of more than 60 apps that are now available to add.

It was only a matter of time before an update like this was announced by Facebook.

People are connected with each other more than ever before, and this just takes things to another level by instantly updating people’s walls.

It will also give start up companies a ton of exposure, as long as they provide people with either great content or services.

Not to say that it is a bad thing, but it will open the floodgates for the huge corporate companies.

They will want in on the action.

Personally, I will not be using many, if any, of these new applications for my wall.

From my personal experiences with things like this that were already in place, such as sharing tweets on Facebook, I tend to overlook them.

I come to Facebook for what it has to offer, not to see what people are tweeting about on Twitter.

I am connected and have multiple social network accounts, but I want to keep them separate and different.

“People are more connected with each other than ever before and this just takes things to another level by instantly updating people’s walls.”

The bad is that your news feed is going to be overhauled with updates form third party applications that will update every time you visit a website or check in from your phone.

Clutter is bad business, unless you like that sort of thing.

It will be interesting to see what comes of this in the next few weeks.

I may even allow some of these applications to post on my wall, depending on what they are.

It is all about marketing and exposure for the companies.

Facebook is the most popular social network in the world followed by Twitter, and they are taking advantage of the amount of users they have.

I just have a feeling that I will be taking advantage of the unsubscribe function more than anything.

There are good and bad things about this update, in my opinion.

The good is it will allow you to share your experiences in an easier way.

Instead of having to type up and try to explain something in a status, you can just allow the application to do its job and inform everyone for you.

DISCLAIMER The opinions expressed within these pages are those of the writers. They are not directly the opinions of The Slate, its staff members, or Shippensburg University as a whole.

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Caldwell fired: Is Mannning done? Athlete of the Week: Neely Spence Nick Sentman & Sam Stewart debate The former track star is turning pro the chances of Manning leaving Indy in pursuit of the Olypmic games Things have gone downhill and downhill fast for the Indianapolis Colts. After recording another winning season and playoff berth the previous year, they endured a devastating injury to Peyton Manning.

With the absence of their star quarterback the Colts would go on a downward spiral, ruining their streak of consecutive AFC South Division crowns.

With the Colts entrenched in the first spot for the Andrew Luck sweepstakes, we debate the chances of whether Peyton Manning is a finished man in Indy.

Sam: Peyton Manning still has a few years to remain viable in the NFL.

With Caldwell gone and the Colts cleaning house, I do not think those years will be spent with the Colts. He has gone through his whole career making the team around him look better than what they actually were. With him out this year, the Colts played to their talent level. The scouts are touting Andrew Luck as the next Manning or Elway, but the Colts should really take their chances. How often has a No. 1 pick at quarterback worked out for teams? I am not saying that the NFL is going to see the next coming of Ryan Leaf, but Peyton needs to stay with the Colts. It is just too bad that he will not get that chance.

Nick: Sam might have a point on the fact that former Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck is touted as another John Elway. It is this reason that I feel the Colts need Manning. He is the face of the franchise and Andrew Luck needs to wait in the wings. He is not ready nor is any quarterback who has this much pressure on them.

Manning will be the starting quarterback for the Colts next season and he will be the mentor to Andrew Luck. The Colts might not want to win now, but they cannot afford to have Peyton win without them. He will come back, win with the team, and teach Luck.

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Asst. Sports Editor Neely Spence is more than just another face in the crowd. She is usually ahead of the crowd sprinting toward the gold — Olympic gold. Spence, The Slate Sports’ section very first athlete of the week, is forgoing her senior crosscountry and track season here at Shippensburg University to turn pro. Spence has decided that it is time to make that next step and her main focus is now a trip to the Olympics to represent her country.

Spence had to take both these seasons off as she decided after a long talk with her parents, who were both professional runners themselves, felt it was time for her to follow her dream.

She immediately hired an agent and decided it was time to prepare for life as a professional runner.

Spence said that it was hard for her to leave her

team, but at the same time her priorities were interfering with their agendas.

Spence said “It is important when you are a teammate to be a teammate… on the team working together on common goals.”

With her goals becoming more serious than her teammates it was the best interest for everyone for her to leave.

Now that her SU days were over the training was going to begin.

Spence’s training schedule includes running 70 miles a week and she lifts.

The events she is preparing for are the 5k which is what she does best, but she also wants to run the 10k as well.

She explained that both her parents were long distance runners so she has a drive to excel in a longer race. She finished seventh at the U.S. championships and the Top 3 can move on.

She wants to shave 20 seconds off her time.

Spence’s best moment running at SU was being

a part of the distance medley relay was most special event.

Each race she ran was very memorable. The first time she raced, she set a Division II national record and sharing it with the other three girls was special. The second year was a battle as they lost by a step.

Last year they were heavy favorites and they won but watched the boys win who were not seen to win.

Her whole experience at SU all came and went in a flash, but she would not have traded it for the world.

Spence directed her last quote toward all other aspiring athletes, “In terms of athletics as a whole, it is important to remember little things… the little things are what makes the big things happen. “ On behalf of us all at The Slate we wish Neely Spence the best of luck as she continues her race to Olympic gold.

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Never forgotten: A legend is lost Pennsylvania mourns the loss of former Penn State coach Joe Paterno after losing battle with lung cancer Nick Sentman

Asst. Sports Editor

A new year has begun and so the calendar changed into 2012. For the last 85 years Joe Paterno has watched the calendar change as he went from a struggling young Italian boy playing ball in the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y, to a hard working quarterback at Brown University, to a legendary head coach at Penn State University, and finally as an icon of the sport of college football.

Yes, Joseph Vincent Paterno was more than just a man.

He was Penn State University.

He was college football.

For many of us who grew up in households around the great state of Pennsylvania, we heard tales of the great Joe Paterno.

Whether we were playing the game of football or not, we knew of the man who put central Pennsylvania on the map. Some might say otherwise, but no one man brought a university to its heights the way Paterno did at Penn State.

He was for many students a second father, or the father they wish they had.

He was a beacon of light for the people of State College who wanted their school to prosper, and he managed to win a few football games along the way too.

He won more than anyone in the history of the game actually.

Over the past few months though, this great man went through a lot of turmoil. From the Sandusky scandal, his cruel firing from Penn State,

and finally his lung cancer diagnosis, Paterno went through a tough 2011.

There was hope that this year could bring about some hope for the Paterno name, and that as soon as he would speak again he could clear his name.

Now, we have come to this.

The loss of Paterno is not just felt throughout his home, the university, or even the state of Pennsylvania, but the entire world.

Paterno was a fighter, a man who led his Nittany Lions to 409 victories in 46 years, helped many student athletes receive degrees and battled his own demons.

Now the fighting is over and the resting begins.

Memories might be all we have left but his spirit will live on. Paterno can now rest easy knowing that what he accomplished has influenced so many.

They say heroes get remembered but legends never die. I say heaven just received another legend.

Rest in peace JoePa, you will never be forgotten.

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Asst. Sports Editor Thick rimmed glasses that sparkled in the sunlight set over Beaver Stadium.

Khaki pants rolled up revealing jet black Nike cross-trainers.

The once jet black hair is now replaced by the gray that only age and wisdom can bring.

The shirt and tie peers beneath a jacket that resembled the man. It bore the two words that would make this man a legend: Penn State.

Behind him were 100,000 screaming fans dressed all in white.

This was Penn State.

This was Joe Paterno.

Sunday morning, Penn State University lost its icon; an icon that became tarnished due to allegations revolving around his former defensive coordinator, Jerry Sandusky.

However, as days and weeks go by, the Penn State community and the state of Pennsylvania will mourn the loss of a man, who, despite his misdoings was a legend in his own right.

Scouring the campus of

Shippensburg University searching for feedback of the coaching legend, SU students conveyed both positive and negative portraits of this man.

“Joe was a legend. He pretty much set the standard for greatness in college football. I was upset to hear about his death. He has already had a huge impact on college football and I believe his legacy will be something for other coaches to aspire to,” SU student Phillip Wigfield said.

Wigfield was not the only one who shared a positive light on Paterno.

Other students and faculty around campus agreed with Wigfield on the basis of Paterno being a legend.

Running backs coach from the SU football team J.C. Morgan said, “When my career is done, I wish I have had a fraction of impact that Paterno did.

You are not going to see anybody be at a university as long as he was again.”

On the other hand, others around the SU campus were not as warm and fuzzy to the ole ball coach.

Some SU students displayed little to no compassion over the loss of an icon-

ic figure. Whether that was because of their dislike for Penn State, or for Paterno himself, students chalked his death up as just another old person that died.

Death happens.

It is a rite of passage. You live, you die.

Every day many will die; however, people like Paterno come few and far between.

For the students at SU who sat on their mom or dad’s laps while Penn State was on, who braved the cold to see their favorite team play, or who bled blue and white, will remember the icon that was Joe Paterno.

Paterno impacted students at SU and will be in the hearts of many, whether at SU or across the country.

“It’s always sad to see someone you grew up with die, and I know State College is mourning the loss as well,” Wigfield said.

For SU students and Penn State fans alike, the khaki pants, the thick rimmed glasses and the raspy voice will fade into the hearts of his fans. A legend has passed. Celebrate his accomplishments.

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SU takes advantage of East Stroudsburg miscues

Sean Gallagher Staff Writer

The Shippensburg women’s basketball team took early advantage of a horrendous shooting effort by East Stroudsburg, and cruised to a victory Saturday afternoon at Heiges Field House.

SU took advantage of ESU’s offensive woes, taking a 31-6 lead into the locker room proving to be enough as SU rolled to a 63-44 victory.

For the Warriors it was a half to forget. The first half was the worst offensive performance by the team this season, shooting just seven percent from the field.

With the lack of scoring by ESU (6-10, 3-9), the Raiders (8-8, 5-7) dominated on both sides of the ball.

SU was able to pour on the offense late in the first half.

After leading, 12-6, with more than 12 minutes in the first half, SU went to its post game to put the Warriors away.

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the rest of the first half.

Senior power forward Monae Baker recorded her sixth double-double this season with 10 defensive rebounds and 11 points.

Fellow senior forward Caitlin Bamberger came close to having a doubledouble herself with 9 rebounds and 11 points.

Guards Shawna Wert and Sarah Strybuc each

“Senior power forward Monae Baker recorded her sixth double-double this season with 10 defensive rebounds and 11 points.”

put up double digits with Wert scoring 14 points, and Strybuc with 10.

SU continued its streak of shooting over 70 percent from the free throw line in every game this season by shooting 73 percent on Saturday.

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14 from three-point range with Dana Wert going 2 for 3 from beyond the arc. The Warriors struggle in the first half dampened their efforts in the second half.

After trailing 47-11 four minutes into the second half, the Warriors flipped the switch.

Theyoutscored SU 38-32.

The lone bright spot for the Warriors was guard Ryann Fiascki who had 14 points in 27 minutes of play. The Warriors finished the game shooting 25 percent from the field.

The win makes the Raiders 3-2 in their last five games.

With each game, SU is making strides to get itself out of fourth place in the PSAC East.

The playoff push has begun for SU as it looks to garner momentum in search for a playoff position in the PSAC tournament.

The Raiders will look to improve that record against Millersville on Wednesday.

SU returns home in a matinee match against winless Cheyney.

The Raiders play at 1 p.m. at Heiges Field House.

Photo by Brette Keeley

SU entrenched in fourth place in competitive PSAC East PSAC Standings 2011-2012

CONF OVERALL East

West

West Chester Bloomsburg Millersville Shippensburg Kutztown Mansfield East Stroudsburg Cheyney

Edinboro Indiana (PA) Gannon California (PA) Lock Haven Mercyhurst Clarion Slippery Rock

9-3 8-4 7-5 5-7 4-8 3-9 3-9 0-12

13-3 14-4 10-6 8-8 6-12 6-10 6-10 0-16

CONF OVERALL 12-0 10-2 10-2 8-4 6-6 6-6 3-9 2-10

16-0 14-2 13-3 11-5 7-8 8-8 4-12 5-11

Upcoming Schedule Jan. 25, 2012 @ Millersville 6 p.m.

Jan. 28, 2012 CHEYNEY 1 p.m.

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SU shot 73 percent from the line on Saturday’s game which helped lead the Raiders to victory over the ESU Warriors.

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Team Statistics VS. East Stroudsburg Player Rebounds Points Assists Steals Min

BAKER, Monae 10 11 2 1 23 BAMBERGER, Caitlin 9 11 2 2 24 WERT, Shawna 2 13 3 1 28

WERT, Dana 5 9 3 1 27 6 10 5 1 27 STRYBUC, Sarah VARLEY, Erin

1 0 0 0 6 TAYLOR, Morgan

1 3 0 2 15 LYLES, Raediah 2 4 0 0 16 MCMASTER, Codi 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 3 KALINOWSKI, Jen DAMIANO, Samantha 0 0 0 1 1 HOWARD, Lindsay 4 2 0 0 16 Information courtesy of shipraiders.com

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Raiders ahead by two at halftime, drop the game in second half in Saturday’s game against ESU Cara Shumaker

Managing Editor The Shippensburg University men’s basketball team fell to East Stroudsburg University Saturday, 69-64 at Heiges Field House.

Despite leading, 3432, at the half, SU could not hold on to its lead.

The Raiders won the tip and started driving into ESU’s man-to-man defense.

SU’s Reggie Charles’ dump to Will Royal after a pick-and-roll play started the scoring.

The Warriors began tallying their points after Whis Grant’s fastbreak.

ESU’s full-court pressure and fast-paced game flustered the Raiders. The Warriors’ Blair Ramsey got a steal off SU as it inbounded after an ESU score.

Ramsey’s steal ended in a baseline drive and two points for ESU. Still scoring from the baseline, ESU passed

around the perimeter until Grant fired a baseline 3-pointer, but missed.

Gerald Bridges Jr. grabbed the rebound and got the put-back for two.

As the Raiders brought the ball back to their end of the court, Bridges fouled Sam Pygatt who went 1-for-2.

After back and forth steals ended in Terrance King getting a slam-dunk, ESU was only down by one.

SU’s Dane Lauber went 1-for-2 from the line with 44 seconds left in the first half. The Raiders led 34-30.

The Warriors’ Russell Graham III drained a two at the buzzer, sending ESU and SU into the locker room at halftime, 34-32, SU. The Warriors opened the second half scoring with Eric Bryan’s reverse layup in the post.

SU’s Will Royal mirrored Bryan’s footwork and took the ball and his defender to the hoop.

Still gaining points in the paint, SU’s Dylan Ed-

gar pivoted and fought to get the ball to the basket. He sank the field goal and drew a foul. Edgar made the freethrow.

A lob pass to ESU’s Terrance King whose defender fronted him, made the layup for another two points to the Warriors.

SU’s response to the score was a pass from Jordan Stasyszyn to Lauber who made a behind-the-back pass to Royal, but Royal could not finish. Charles grabbed the board and Lauber finished the play.

A series of free throws brought the score to, 64-62, ESU. With 1:32 to play, Grant threw an ally-oop to Duane Johnson who threw down a dunk, which increased ESU’s lead by another two points.

Lauber scored the last two points of the game to make the final score, 69-64, Warriors.

The Raiders return to action at Millersville on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Raiders fall in PSAC standings falling into tie for fifth place PSAC Standings 2011-2012 CONF OVERALL East West Bloomsburg Kutztown East Stroudsburg West Chester Millersville Mansfield SHIP Cheyney

9-3 8-4 7-5 5-7 3-9 3-9 3-9 2-10

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SU senior Craig Van Scyoc had four points in its loss to ESU on Saturday at Heiges Field House. Van Scyoc also had nine rebounds.

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Team Statistics VS. East Stroudsburg 11-2 9-3 8-4 8-4 7-5 7-5 7-5 0-13

14-3 11-5 11-5 12-6 9-7 10-8 9-7 0-16

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Player EDGAR, Dylan ROYAL, Will STASYSZYN, Jordan CHARLES, Reggie VAN SCYOC, Craig PYGATT, Sam LAUBER, Dane CORRIGAN, John

Rebounds 5 6 1 4 9 0 2 1

Points 13 14 8 8 4 1 15 1

Assists Blocks 3 1 3 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0

Min 25 33 29 26 36 4 29 18

Jan. 28, 2012 CHEYNEY 3 p.m.

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Senior night nets victory for women, bitter defeat for men against IUP Fairy tale ending for seniors as SU gains momentum, cruises to victory Sam Stewart

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On a night in which six Shippensburg University seniors were celebrated, the SU women’s swim team captured wins in the first five events to propel them to a victory against the Crimson Hawks of Indiana University (Pa.).

At a packed Donald M. Miller Pool in Heiges Fieldhouse, SU was able to keep the Crimson Hawks at bay and secure a 114-91 victory.

SU had a stranglehold on the momentum early on, finishing 1-2-3 in the

200- yard freestyle and winning the 200-yard medley just one race before.

The crowd and SU team were deafening as SU piled on win after win.

Strong performances from seniors Kate Johnson and Rachel Ballard helped tighten the grip on the momentum throughout the meet, with Ballard finishing as SU’s top swimmer in the 100-yard breaststroke and 400yard individual medley.

IUP swimmers hung their heads as SU continually placed in the Top 3.

The Crimson Hawks were never able to keep the SU swimmers from plac-

ing in any of the events.

SU had two swimmers place in the Top 3 in seven out of the 11 events held with sophomores Julie Brown, Sarah Hanson and junior Julia Brownrigg each winning their respective events.

The victory provided the momentum needed in order to qualify for the super conference meet.

Next up for SU is the Navy Invitational in Maryland.

This will be SU’s final meet until the PSAC Championships are held Feb. 16-19 at Cumberland Valley High School.

Photos by Grimaldo Berrios

As six seniors got recognized, SU women brought home a huge victory against IUP.

SU keeps it close throughout, drops final home meet for three seniors.

Sam Stewart

Asst. Sports Editor Three Shippensburg seniors were sent off in their final meet at Donald M. Miller Pool but that proved to be not enough as SU dropped the meet to the Crimson Hawks of Indiana University (Pa.).

Struggling in early heats, SU was not able to get the needed points to oust visiting IUP. However, SU had some bright spots throughout the meet, with individuals earning their way into qualifying for PSACs. Seniors Tyler Prete,

Evan Manning and Joe Keefe received a warm ovation from the crowd, the men were not able to capitalize on the senior night atmosphere, losing by a score of 110-94.

SU competed against the Crimson Hawks, winning four of the events, but were unable to place more than two swimmers in the top three for the majority of the races.

SU was able to cut the Crimson Hawks’ lead down to 10 after a 1-2-3 finish in the 100-yard breaststroke making everything come down to the final race.

The crowd began to roar as the SU swimmers

were announced for the 200-yard freestle relay.

However, the second place finish in the 200-yard freestyle relay sealed the victory for IUP. Swimmers Brennan Wolter, Eddie LaNoue, Sean Minford, Ryan Westley, Evan Manning and Eric Naylor qualified for PSACs in their respective races.

The next meet for SU is the Navy Invitational in Maryland.

The meet will be SU’s last until the PSAC Championships are held Feb. 16-19 at Cumberland Valley High School.

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Wrestling drops pair of duals, Lindquist goes 2-0 at 157 pounds Sophomores Cody Myers and John Lindquist went 2-0 for the Shippensburg University wrestling team on Saturday morning from Sports Center but the Raiders dropped a pair of matches at the 2012 Super Region I Duals hosted by the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.

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to the Yellowjackets of American International.

Myers picked up pins in both of his Saturday bouts to finish the weekend 3-0.

He put Newberry’s Jonathan Cronin on his back just two seconds before the end of the first period and then got a victory by fall over Andrew Chase with just one second remaining in the first period.

Lindquist returned to the mat in impressive fashion,

picking up a 10-2 major decision over Newberry’s Davis Bagwell and a 3-2 decision over AIC’s Noah Kail.

Against American International, freshman Luke Etter earned an 8-0 major decision and sophomore Jacob Nale pinned Casey Hines in 4:18.

SU will host East Stroudsburg at 7 p.m. Thursday from Heiges Field House.

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Photo by Dana Rothermel

The SU wrestling team lost a pair of dual matches this weekend at the 2012 Super Region I Duals held at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.

Patriots and Giants part deaux Dave Brown

Staff Columnist

It is a score that Tom Brady and Eli Manning remember all too well, 2017. This would be the final score of the Super Bowl in 2008, the last time the New England Patriots faced the New York Giants on the big stage. With both of the conference championships decided by three points in their respective games this season, it seems to be all about the number three.

Three keys that will decide the Super Bowl in 2012, 1. Play like an MVP. Both Tom Brady and Eli Manning are past Super Bowl MVP’s, and they need to play back at that level once more.

It will take a much stronger performance from Tom Brady. Not that putting up 17 points as a team is bad, but by Tom Brady standards, throwing two interceptions, and not passing for any touchdowns is almost unacceptable within the New England scheme.

As expected, Brady did hit six different receivers, including his two star tight ends for 13 catches and six receptions to Wes Welker.

He will need to continue to spread the ball around, as the rushing attack will not be much of a factor against the Giants’ defense.

Eli Manning found breakout receiver, Victor

Cruz, 10 times last game, for over 100 yards, but no touchdowns. Expect lots of targets again, with at least one touchdown from Cruz.

2. Stop the pass rush.

Protection around Brady was good, allowing only one sack against the Baltimore Ravens.

Eli Manning was not so fortunate in terms of protection, as he was sacked six times by San Francisco and hit an even dozen times.

3. Control the clock.

The Patriots and Giants are both capable of controlling the tempo of the game, and possessing the ball for long drives.

So, whoever has the last possession wins this one.

My prediction is Giants by 3 with a final score of 31- 28.

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SU students are encouraged to visit the Windsome Farm and enjoy a relaxing 11 mile trail ride.

KATHRYN MORRONE Staff Writer

Do you need a break from your hectic class schedule?

Are you looking for a more creative way to spend your free time while in college?

Come relax with people and horses on the 60 astonishing acres of Winsome Farm in Newville, Pa. Just a 10 minute drive from the Shippensburg University campus, Winsome Farm provides a unique horse experience that caters to your knowledge level.

It is tucked away in Newville along Rails to Trails, an 11 mile scenic trail that goes from Shippensburg to Newville. This

trail is the perfect location for peaceful, relaxing trail rides that provide an escape from the stresses of everyday college life.

Becoming a part of Winsome farm is like gaining a large extended family.

Sue Butts, the owner of the farm, built the farm 25 years ago.

Butts is exceptionally thoughtful and cares about her clients and horses a lot.

After a long trail ride, she will regularly greet you with a sandwich and a smile.

Chandra Fogal, a trainer that has worked at Winsome for five years, is excited about getting SU students more involved at the farm.

“Winsome Farm can offer college students boarding for their horses while at Shippensburg. We also offer leasing to those students who want to ride but are not in position to own right now,” Fogal said.

“We provide lessons, including trail lessons where you will be taken out to see the beautiful surrounding area while on horseback” Fogal said.

Break out of your everyday routine and come see what Winsome Farm has to offer you.

For more information on Winsome Farm “Like” them on Facebook or email Chandra Fogal at Winfarm444@ gmail.com.

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Shippensburg University student Kelsea Collins is like Maroon 5 and has got the “Moves Like Jagger.”

She is an English major who is keeping it moving as her college career blossoms into an opportunity to study abroad.

“I don’t know what I want to do with the rest of my life so maybe this will give me a better idea,” Collins said in a quiet study room close to home at SU. Collins began traveling to Limerick University in Ireland on Jan. 14 and she will return May 15 with an experience she has been awaiting for over a year.

The organization sponsoring the trip is Academic Programs International (API).

Collins believes her time in Ireland will change her perspective in ways learning and living abroad can do.

Like many students, Collins is unsure about what to do after college. She views the forthcoming journey to Europe as a way to expand her viewpoint and simplify her plans for the future.

She knows she is Collins can look forinterested in lanward to life in a difguage and literature ferent country and with a major in Englearning all about lish and minors in their culture.

French and SpanAPI provided her ish. with a lot of informaWhile some untion about some culcertainty lingers, tural differences.

Collins is greeting Collins noted the her opportunity to interesting point travel abroad openthat her facilities ly. consist of only a Most of Collins’ small washer but classes pertain to no dryer so all her English and French clothes must hang but she really looks dry. forward to her ModShe also said that ern European Pothe Irish are much litical Thought class more open about and Introduction to talking about politics Horsemanship. and she was advised All of her classes to be up to date on had to be approved U.S. and Irish forfor credits to transeign policy. fer to Shippensburg, “I think it’s a great and horsemanship experience. You get will fulfill her scito meet so many ence requirement. more people. You get Photo courtesy of William Kauffman to see how another With a wide range of subject matter SU student Kelsea Collins began her journey to study culture, another soand an expansive ciety works,” Collins abroad on Jan. 14 and will return May 15. focus on language, said.

Collins has a lot to “It’s so much differthat is living in a foreign ren, Dublin and Paris. look forward to in ent than over here. country for four months.

Collins is especially excit- We think they’re another school.

The trip includes excur- ed to put her French skills English-speaking country.

What makes learning abroad unique is the whole sions to the Aran Islands, to the test in Paris.

They’re not much different, Besides the excursions, but they really are.” other learning experience Bunratty Castle, The Bur-

She is also interested in learning about the drinking culture, but is cautious about how to handle being of legal age to consume alcohol.

She understands that just the high from being in a foreign country can lower one’s inhibitions, and alcohol has the same effect.

She plans to experience the culture surrounding Irish pubs, but will take care of herself and pay attention to her surroundings.

According to Collins, no one hangs out at home there, so she may be going out a lot when homework is all done.

Collins said there were many of papers to fill out and many approvals to be made, but it was all well worth it because she believes this experience will benefit her personally and academically, and will be a memorable experience for the rest of her life.

Collins has plenty of time to figure out what to do with the future, and she knows that for now she must keep it moving and pursue lifechanging opportunities sutch as studying abroad.

Daryl “Chill” Mitchell lectures to students Angelina Ruiz Staff Writer

On Wed., Jan. 18, actor/activist/motivational speaker Darryl “Chill” Mitchell visited Shippensburg University and spoke to the SU community about his story of trials.

He told the SU community that he had to overcome the obstacles that stood in the way of his dreams, both physical and mental.

Mitchell has been famously remembered for his roles in films such as, “House Party” and “10 Things I Hate About You.” He was very per-

sonable and easygoing. His spirit lit up the room upon his entrance.

In 2001, Mitchell was paralyzed from the waist down as the result of a motorcycle accident.

Despite his accident, Mitchell has pushed and his many talents have transcended above all barriers.

Through his perseverance, Mitchell has made enormous strides in his career.

He currently serves as the minority outreach spokesperson for the Christopher Reeve Foundation.

The lecture was well

received by the SU community.

Following the lecture, a “meet and greet” session occurred where members of the SU community and admiring fans received autographs and oneon-one time with the star.

Mitchell offered a quote to leave SU with.

He said, “Continue to think what you always thought, and you will continue to get what you always got.”

His words will definitely leave an imprint for future generations to reflect on and engage in their everyday lives.

Daryl Mitchell, best known for his roles in the movies “House Party” and “10 Things I Hate About You,” was paralyzed in the waist down in 2001 from a motorcycle accident.

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ter off on a fun note.

The event was called the Frostival, which began at As winter break comes to 9 p.m. and ended around 1 an end, students of Ship- a.m. pensburg University find themselves back into the routine of attending classes and doing homework.

For most, this is very boring and not as exciting as spending time with friends and family back home.

On Saturday, Jan. 21, the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) staff hosted a winter festival to start the semes-

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There were two blow-up obstacle courses, a photo booth, bingo, a chicken wing bar and a station for students to get custom

made airbrushed hats and scarves.

Over 100 students showed up to partake in the festivities.

Students who lined up to get their pictures taken at the photo booth were given various amounts of accessories such as hats and glass-

es to dress up in to make their photos more exciting.

Professional airbrush artists came to design hats and scarves for students.

This was a big hit, but only a select few could receive the decorated outerwear.

Paper snowflakes were hidden around the CUB, and the students who found them were able to get a hat or a scarf.

Overall, the night was a success and students enjoyed this winter fun fest.

SU hosts March for Humanity in recognition of MLK day COLLEEN BAUER

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On Thursday, Jan. 19, Shippensburg University held its 24th annual March for Humanity in the Ceddia Union Building’s Multipurpose Room.

The march was held to recognize Martin Luther King Day and the theme was “Dreaming without Shackles.”

Several speakers were

present at the march, including members of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the African American Organization (MSA).

Derrick Brown was one of them who spoke boldly and with inspiration.

“We march still because there is racism, sexism [and] classism,” Brown said.

He then introduced students from the MSA who also told the audience what

their reasons for marching are.

The keynote speaker of the march was Quay Hanna, whose first statement to the audience was reiterating that he is white.

He explained himself that it is controversial that he is chosen to speak for MLK events and people are always shocked by it.

He spoke with complete honesty in telling the audience right away that he

grew up racist and prejudice, however throughout his speech the audience learned he no longer had that mindset.

He gave a new perspective on racism, stereotypes and labels.

Hanna explained that he once was labeled a “redneck” and became shackled to the label because that is who he thought he was supposed to be.

“We create the environ-

Spike Lee— writer, director, actor, producer and author— is guest speaker Feb. 16 at Shippensburg University’s annual Helping Our People Excel (H.O.P.E.) Diversity Scholarship benefit program.

The annual program commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and raises funds for the scholarship.

The annual dinner is at 6 p.m. in the Tuscarora Room in Reisner Dining Hall followed at 8 p.m. by Lee’s presentation in the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center.

Tickets for the dinner and lecture are $55 per person. Tickets for the lecture are $20 per adult.

Individuals may also participate in a reception with Lee at 4:45 p.m. in the Luhrs Center.

That cost, which includes a ticket to both the dinner and the lecture, is $80 per person.

Lee revolutionized the role of black talent in cinema.

Widely regarded as a premiere African-American filmmaker, Lee is a forerunner in the “do-it-yourself” school of independent film.

His debut film, the independently-produced comedy “She’s Gotta Have It,” set him at the forefront of the black new wave in American cinema.

This was followed by the critically acclaimed “School Daze,” and the 1989 film “Do the Right Thing,” which garnered him an Academy Award nomination for best original screenplay.

His epic drama “Malcolm X,” starring Denzel Washington, received two Academy Award nominations.

Lee’s films showcase a series of outspoken and provocative socio-political

critiques that challenge cultural assumptions, not only about race, but class and gender identity as well.

Lee’s most recent theatrical releases are “Miracle at St. Anna,” the story of four black American Army soldiers of the all-black 92nd “Buffalo Soldier” Division, and “When the Levees Broke,” a groundbreaking documentary focusing on New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.

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ment in which people hate us,” Hanna said.

Hanna told a story about traveling the country, which is ultimately what changed his perspective on prejudice.

He kept a journal in which he tracked the progress of his trip. On the 10th day, he wrote, “I once said I will be racist until I am proven wrong…I am proven wrong.”

He greatly encouraged

the audience to cross the “invisible line” between races or groups of people that might not normally interact.

His belief is that if everyone would communicate and respect one another, there would be far less room for racism and stereotyping.

“Are you going to change the world or let the world change you?” Hanna asked as his last words to the audience.

Spike Lee to speak at Shippensburg Feb. 16

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Spike Lee will be speaking at Shippensburg University’s annual Helping Our People Excel Diversity Scholarship benefit program.

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Bryan Adams impressed Syria, Europe and now Shippensburg KATRINA PANASIUK Opinion Editor

Rarely do you find a musician talented enough to have his live voice sound as beautiful as the one recorded on a track.

Bryan Adams has that talent, which he expressed through his infamous, raspy voice on Sunday.

He and pianist Gary Breit dispersed sounds of a full band between the two of them.

The pair took full advantage of their personal

resources with their own multi-tasking abilities as Adams stood strumming his guitar, blowing through a harmonica and blasting notes high and low.

“The ‘Bare Bones Tour’ began one summer and two and a half years later, here we are, in Shippensburg,” said Adams. Even he had not realized the tour would carry this far and this long.

Along with being able to multi-task, Adams is multitalented in that he makes an interesting comedian. He knows how to work a crowd, especially after being in the

business for 30 years.

He kicked off the night in a pitch black room with one spotlight small enough to only illuminate him and his guitar. The artist used this method to immediately become one with each audience member through a somber act of desperation.

His technique worked to compliment his opening hit “Run to You.” The next song took the same approach and used the lighting as a way to create a bond between audience and sound.

The backlights were used to separate the musicians and painted them black.

Only their silhouettes appeared, delivering an intense intimacy.

After playing a few songs where the pianist joined, Adams jokingly said to the crowd, “This is the band — just in case you didn’t get the memo.”

The simplicity of the joke mocked the very essence that this was the start of his stripped down performance, exposing his raw talent in an unplugged fashion.

Adams recorded an unplugged album with Music Television that

housed an array of instruments.

“If that was unplugged with instruments and all, well this is like un-,” Adams said on the tour’s absence of instruments.

Adams returned to the basics for this tour, as his approach intends to be just that.

Perhaps that is where the idea of an acoustic tour came from.

He offered an alternate perspective and wondrous appreciation on his hits including “Cuts Like a Knife,” “Summer of ’69,” “Please Forgive Me,” and “When You Love Someone.”

Despite the continuous love song and lovemaking theme, the artist found a way to deliver a show that vibrated the walls of one’s heart in sync with his melodious guitar.

While, I, myself considered I would grow tired of the overdrawn love songs, the theme held true until the very end—and then some.

The middle aged crowd made its way to the stage after shouting and seemingly demanding an encore.

Adams accepted, returning to the stage to seal off a remarkable

tour that has spread from Syria, parts of Europe and now to the small town of Shippensburg.

Photos by Leslie Douglas / The Slate

Bryan Adams performed in Shippensburg for many fans.

The audience enjoyed his two hour performance with no intermission. His musical entertainment certainly left Shippensburg satisfied.

Shippensburg buzzes about more coffee Mosaic Coffee Co., in coordination with Post Now PA & The Thought Lot, announced the Grand Opening Celebration on Friday Feb. 10 at The Thought Lot in Shippensburg.

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The event, slated to start at 7 p.m., will feature live music by The Hello Strangers, The Pale Barn Ghosts and Soleil as well as freshly brewed coffee samples from Mosaic’s very own roasted coffee beans. Admission is $10 suggested, $5 minimum donation and the event is all ages.

Mosaic Coffee started as a dream for owners, Matt and Kristin Ramsay.

“What makes some coffee great and other coffee just O.K.? We have spent a decade answering that question intent on sharing the results through roasting and brewing coffee for Shippensburg and beyond,” said Matt Ramsay.

“Roasting coffee well means paying attention to details, and we consistently

marvel at how every detail changes coffee. Our goal is for the details to cumulatively pay off one cup at a time; that everyone who tries Mosaic coffee would be surprised at what coffee is capable of.”

This dream became a reality with help from the Shippensburg Small Business Development Center located at Shippensburg University.

“The SBDC is a valuable

resource to us because they pointed us in the right direction from the very beginning.

“Our entire business plan is built upon the foundations of their tools and assistance,” said Matt.

Their dream came to life in the form of a stand-alone retail store located at The Thought Lot contemporary art center, 37 E. Garfield St. “Not every coffee roaster gets to work alongside artists, musicians, poets and artisans. Sharing a space with creative and passionate people in a building once unoccupied is inspiring and fun.

The Grand Opening is not just a celebration of Mosaic Coffee, but of The Thought Lot’s development into a community hub in Shippensburg.”

The couple faced many challenges getting to the grand opening and it is just the beginning of their business careers.

“Finding capital for a start-up business is no easy task. We were not going to cut corners on quality for the coffee, so we made our roasting equipment top priority,” said Matt.

“We had to get creative with the rest by building things ourselves and getting help from friends.

“We are now focused on connecting excellent coffee with our community one bag at a time,” said Matt.

Matt and Kristin encourage everyone in the local community to join them for the Grand Opening Celebration, to try their product for themselves and taste the

difference in passionately roasted and brewed coffee.

Mosaic Coffee Co. will begin selling roasted coffee at its physical location in The Thought Lot after the event with store hours to be announced. Orders can also be placed online at www.

MosaicRoast.com or by phone at 717-269-3593.

Additionally, Mosaic Coffee Co. offers a full service catering option for individuals or businesses who wish to offer freshly brewed coffee at their events.

For more information about Mosaic Coffee Co. please visit www.

MosaicRoast.com or www.Facebook.com/ MosaicCoffee.

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Rock band Jack’s Mannequin released it’s third album, “People and Things,” on Oct. 4.

Immediately, the album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard Magazine’s alternative rock charts and No. 9 on Billboard Magazine’s Top 200 albums chart.

Jack’s Mannequin alone did not record the album, however. Relient K’s lead singer, Matt Thiessen contributed to four songs on the album.

Many of the songs were heard before the album was released. “Hey Hey Hey (We’re All Gonna Die),” “Platform Fire” and “Restless Dream” were debuted prior to the album release.

This is also the first album in which a new band member was added.

Joining Andrew McMahon, Bobby “Raw” Anderson and Jay McMillan, Mikey “The Kid” Wagner joined as the new bassist in 2010.

The loved acoustic sound of Jack’s Mannequin is continued in this album.

With the piano, guitar and drums accompanying the

lyrics well, the music is certainly “feel good.”

“Amy, I” and “Amelia Jean” are excellent songs written about females who they clearly had quite a relationship with.

The listeners certainly can feel the passion that is expressed in both of these relational songs.

“Hey Hey Hey (We’re All Gonna Die)” tells an excellent story throughout the lyrics. It also talks about how we were going to die someday. The last verse brings all the other lyrics together with a challenge

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to “keep your eyes on the road.”

“Restless Dream” is about the unspoken ambitions we have in our life. It continues to talk about how those ambitions become restless because they sometimes consume us.

The songs on this album are certainly relatable and very melodic.

I would recommend the album to anyone who enjoys acoustic music or has enjoyed any of Jack’s Mannequin’s previous albums.

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Who’s Hot? Former Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno lost his life as well as his battle with lung cancer on Sunday.

His legacy will continue as the winningest coach.

Paterno certainly had an impact on many lives as a coach, friend, and an everlasting iconic hero.

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‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ comes to the Luhrs Center The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University presents “Clifford The Big Red Dog Live!” Jan. 28, at 1 & 4 p.m.

Reserved tickets are $25, $20 and $15 and are now on

sale. A very limited number of VIP seats are available, which include a character meet and greet. A group discount is available for groups of 20 or more.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the Luhrs Center

Box Office at 717.477.

SHOW (7469) or online at luhrscenter.com.

Beloved children’s book and animated TV show character, Clifford The Big Red Dog, comes to life on stage in this all new family musical, “Clifford The Big Red Dog Live!”

In this new musical adventure, Clifford and Emily Elizabeth will take you on a journey to Birdwell Island with their friends Cleo, T-Bone, Charley, Jetta and Mac. They will share the timeless values of Clifford’s BE BIG!™ Ideas — share, play fair, have respect, work together, be responsible, be truthful, be kind, help others, believe in yourself and be a good friend — with laughter, songs and dancing that the whole family will love.

Clifford is a longtime children’s favorite and celebrates his 50th

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anniversary in 2012. The original children’s book series created by author Norman Bridwell was first published in 1963.

The animated children’s television series was nominated for an Emmy award.

For additional information about the performance or

other performances within the 2011-2012 Luhrs Center series, call the Luhrs Center Box Office at 717.477.

SHOW (7469) or visit the Luhrs Center website at Luhrscenter.com.

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Celebrity chef Paula Deen has been endangering her own life as well as the health of viewers of Food Network’s “Paula’s Dishes.” The diabetic chef has been promoting sugar-heavy, fatty foods while battling the disease.

Hypocritical Deen should not be deemed a credible spokesperson for diabetic drugs.

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